Gustafson, of Kenora, Ont., is keen to start the 2026 Elite Series fishing season, which begins next Thursday at Alabama’s Lake Guntersville. Jeff Gustafson, of Kenora, Ont., shown in this handout photo, is keen to start the '26 Elite Series season, which begins next Thursday at Alabama's Lake Guntersville. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout-Bass Anglers Sportsman Society-Logan Crumley (Mandatory Credit)Gustafson also went wire-to-wire there for his first Elite Series win in 2021. “This will be my 15th season and I’m just excited to get after it again and start fresh. “I’ve had some good events but it’s probably a good thing we’re missing Florida this year.”However, the nine-tournament schedule includes three on water Gustafson hasn’t fished before.